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First they came for the unicorns. But I was not a unicorn so I did not speak out. Then they came for the leprechauns. But I was not a leprechaun so I did not speak out. Then they came for … Continue reading →

This is not the plot or character list for a pornographic (though it might be an interesting one) but instead a story of human evolution, migration and settlement. The first part is how several dozen Indonesian women became the ‘Eves’ … Continue reading →

This collection of vintage cassette tape spine art is from the personal vault of Steve Vistaunet. I gave most of mine to Pedal Revolution years ago but still have one box of my favorites that I pop into my bathroom cassette player from … Continue reading →

Reading the fascinating article about the serendipitous discovery of what are so far the oldest human tools ever found. They’re 3.3 million years old, pushing back the date of tool-making by 700,000 years. http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/happenings/facultystaff/stony-brook-scientists-discover-oldest-stone-tools-on-record/?=marquee1 On that page there is a … Continue reading →

THE RISE OF THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE INSECT “The urge to do something to save a dying planet coincides with a very adventurous time in eating,” says entomological entrepreneur Julia Plevin. The global population, now at more than 7 billion, may … Continue reading →

After leaving hospice care on May 4th and returning to his home, the King of Blues, the great BB King has died at 89. He was surrounded by friends and family. This is the first in an 87 song playlist … Continue reading →

2 weeks back a prototype of Nasa’s 10 electric engine UAV Greased Lightning GL-10 made a successful test flight. It is an unmanned hybrid-electric aircraft that can swivel its wings and engines — into the vertical position for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and … Continue reading →

50 years ago on 12 May 1965 the Rolling Stones recorded this little number: Here are 50 record covers and other images of that timeless hit:     And here’s DEVO in Paris on Chorus TV just 13 years later:

They’re goin’ ’round: